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Tamale vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamale and Almond butter

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, however, Almond butter has more Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 161% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
9
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +1096.6%
Contains more Iron +186.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1168.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.1%
Contains more Potassium +471%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +1382.5%
Contains more Manganese +1124.7%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Almond butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +1096.6%
Contains more Iron +186.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1168.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.1%
Contains more Potassium +471%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +1382.5%
Contains more Manganese +1124.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tamale
Tamale
4
:
8
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1073.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +253.3%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Almond butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1073.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +253.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
4
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Water +4052.4%
Contains more Protein +233.8%
Contains more Fats +806.9%
Contains more Other +123.2%
Equal in Carbs - 18.82
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Almond butter
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Water +4052.4%
Contains more Protein +233.8%
Contains more Fats +806.9%
Contains more Other +123.2%
Equal in Carbs - 18.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
1
:
2
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1084.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1878.6%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Almond butter
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1084.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1878.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
4
:
1
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Starch +15237.5%
Contains more Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +214.3%
Contains more Sucrose +985%
Tamale
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Almond butter
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +15237.5%
Contains more Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +214.3%
Contains more Sucrose +985%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamale Almond butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 8.52g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 6.12g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 18.12g 18.82g Almond butter
Calories 153kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 12.27g 0.08g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g 4.43g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 29mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 1.22mg 3.49mg Almond butter
Magnesium 22mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 99mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 131mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 427mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 1.48mg 3.29mg Almond butter
Copper 0.063mg 0.934mg Almond butter
Manganese 0.174mg 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 6µg 2.4µg Tamale
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Almond butter
Vitamin E 0mg 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.041mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.103mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 53µg Almond butter
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.239mg 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 0.568mg 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.427mg 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.15mg 0.122mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.318mg 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.196mg 0.55mg Almond butter
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 2.396g 4.152g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 13.613g Almond butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Almond butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Tamale
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.756g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.